Substitute- Food Services Cook Continuous Applicant Pool

Imperial Valley College; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Substitute Food Services Cook to prepare meals for Preschool and Infant/Toddler programs under the CACFP guidelines. Responsibilities include menu planning, safe food handling, and maintaining records and equipment in a clean kitchen at the 380 East Aten Road location in Imperial, CA.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, fingerprint clearance, and TB testing.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and sufficient work experience to perform duties.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fingerprint clearance for DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index.
• Clear TB test results.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu based on CACFP requirements and dietary needs.
• Practice safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
• Provide supervisor with a list for purchases of all food and supplies needed for food service.
• Purchase food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain verification of food and non-food purchases to meet CACFP requirements.
• Maintain daily meal production records per CACFP requirements.
• Keep menus and obtain nutrition labels for items.
• Collaborate to create a monthly CACFP-compliant menu.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and proper food storage conditions.
• Maintain correct refrigeration and freezing temperatures.
• Attend CACFP trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute- Food Services Cook Continuous Applicant Pool

Salary: $21.00 Hourly

Job Type: Classified Substitute

Job Number: SUB-FOODSERC

Closing: Continuous

Location: 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Division: Economic & Workforce Development

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of CFCS, maintains a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, and to plan, prepare, and document all meals for the Preschool and Infant/Toddler Program children and performs related work as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu based on the requirements of CACFP (Child and Adult Food Program). The menu must take into account dietary and cultural requirements of the children.
• Practice safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
• Plan for and provide assigned supervisor with list for purchases of all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service.
• Purchase food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain verification of food and non-food purchases to meet CACFP requirements.
• Maintain a daily meal production records following the requirements of the CACFP.
• Maintain record of menus.Obtain and retain manufactures specifications (nutrition labels) for any commercially prepared food items.
• In collaboration with assigned supervisor create a monthly menu to meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and food storage area.
• Maintain refrigerator and freezer and all foods at correct temperatures.
• Attend CACFP trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination equivalent to: High School graduate or equivalent and sufficient work experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties listed above.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass fingerprint clearance for all appropriate agencies (DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index)
• Must have clear TB test results

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 8 (Classified Salary Schedule): Substitute/Short-Term are placed at Step 1.

**Applications in the sub-pool will remain on file for one year.**

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.